Christmas Eve Pajamas:
The next morning we got up and told the girls that we were going to church to celebrate Jesus' Birthday, and then when we came home we could open the presents that Santa brought. They were extremely restless but I was grateful for the opportunity to remember (and teach) what Christmas is really all about.
After the presents were all opened we read a letter that Santa had left in which he told the girls how much he loved watching them when they were nice to each other. He also said that because they were such good girls he left an EXTRA special present for them downstairs. This is what we found...
It was a great morning!
Later that evening we had dinner with the Paynes, and as usual it was such a great time!
And it wouldn't be the holidays in our home without a trip to the ER or the Instacare. The day after Christmas, Quincy was standing on her new rocking chair, fell off, and hit her head on the corner of the dollhouse. It was a small laceration but quite deep, so after it continued to bleed for awhile, we thought it best to take her in. She walked away with a staple and a cool headband!
We felt extremely blessed this holiday season. We enjoyed the company of so many family and friends, and shared special and unforgettable moments within our own little family. I am so grateful for this time of year, to give and receive love like that of our Savior's. I am more than grateful to know the truth of our Savior, Jesus Christ, and to have a time to celebrate His birth, His life, and His sacrifice that He made for each of us. I hope you all felt His love throughout this season, and continue to feel it throughout the next year!
